How To Fix UPB390 - Application can be a maximum of 15 characters long and start with A..Z

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPB - BPS: Balance sheet planning messages

• Message number: 390

• Message text: Application can be a maximum of 15 characters long and start with A..Z

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB390 - Application can be a maximum of 15 characters long and start with A..Z ?

  The SAP error message UPB390 indicates that the application name you are trying to use in the SAP system does not meet the required criteria. Specifically, the application name must adhere to the following rules:
  Cause:
  
  Length Restriction: The application name exceeds the maximum length of 15 characters.
  Character Restriction: The application name does not start with a letter from A to Z.
  Invalid Characters: The application name may contain invalid characters that are not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPB390 error, you should ensure that the application name you are trying to create or use meets the following criteria:
  
  Length: Ensure that the application name is 15 characters or fewer.
  Starting Character: The application name must start with a letter from A to Z (uppercase).
  Valid Characters: Use only valid characters (typically alphanumeric characters) in the application name. Avoid special characters, spaces, or punctuation.
  
  Example:
  
  Valid application name: APP123456789
  Invalid application name: 1APP12345678 (starts with a number), APP_NAME (contains an underscore), APPLICATION123456 (exceeds 15 characters).
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to the application you are working with for more details on naming conventions.
  SAP Community: You can also check forums and community discussions for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes to the application name, try to save or execute the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  By following these guidelines, you should be able to resolve the UPB390 error and successfully create or use the application in SAP.